There are many varieties of the generator bracket. The correct one used on the
Tiger will give the correct generator alignment for the correct "pressed depth"
hub for the correct H2O pump. There is an incorrect bracket that is so close
but leads the generator to be to far forward (about 1/2 a belt width). There is
also a correct bottom (crankshaft) pulley.
Chris in Arcata
Tom Witt wrote:
> Radialman,
> I think that your name is Jeff??? I am no expert on the pulley offset, but
> believe it stems from not having the proper waterpump for the Tiger. My
> limited understanding is that often it is replace with a generic small block
> pump and the pulley hub does not line up with the crank and generator. In
> your case the generator may have been altered somehow to align with the
> wrong waterpump setting. Also I think there is a Tiger pulley for the
> generator too and that could be the problem rather than the water pump.
> There was I think some test that is done using a dime as a gauge. Hopefully
> others can confirm or correct my info. as I am only going on memory not
> experience.
> As to the thermostat, put it in a pot of boiling water, if it opens at
> least you know it will be working. If you have a candy thermometer you can
> follow from room temp and see where it is actually opening at. Hope this
> will get you pointed in the right direction. Tom Witt B9470101
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Radialman@aol.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 8:48 PM
> Subject: overheating
>
> > 1965 Mark I
> > Engine: 260 v8
> > I had a overheating problem today. when I looked at the engine the fan
> belt had come off. After further inspection I noticed that the water pump
> pully and the crank shaft pully are not lined up. The generator pulley and
> the water pump pulley are lined up. It looks like the crank shaft pulley is
> 1/16-1/8" off from the water pump pulley.
> > I have removed the thermostate from the engine. Not sure if it is working.
> I may leave it out. Any in put would be helpful.
> > Thanks
> > Radialman
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